Courses

PO 317 AFRICAN POLITICS   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines Africa as it has evolved over the years under outside influence-colonial rule, post-colonial or Cold War period, and under globalization during the 1990s. Explores reasons for political conflict in Africa and barriers to conflict resolution. Africa's economic resurgence in the twenty-first century is also examined.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SP 320 CONTEM.ISSUES LATIN AMERICA   3.0 Credit(s)
Discussions based on current materials, including books, newspapers, magazines, and movies from the Spanish world. Prerequisite: TAKE SP-201 AND SP-202
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SP 382 CULTURES OF MEDIEVAL SPAIN   3.0 Credit(s)
A study of the three cultures and religious traditions comprising Medieval Spain, from the fall of the Roman Empire to 1492: Christian, Moorish (Arab), and Jewish. Varied readings as well as written assignments, oral presentations, and class discussions are required. Prerequisite: TAKE SP-201 AND SP-202ýOr Permission of Department
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 319 POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
Themes and concepts related to the expanding field of political psychology. Topics include the impact of media, nationalism, extremism, and security. The psychology of leadership is examined through case studies.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PO 308 THEORIES OF POLITICAL ECONOMY   3.0 Credit(s)
Examines the foundation of and challenges to market capitalism, including the role of the state, the market as a means of social organization, and the relationship between capitalism and democracy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 313 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY IN FILM   3.0 Credit(s)
Study of the diagnosis, causes, and treatment of the major psychological disorders through examination of their portrayal in popular films. Prerequisite: PS-110
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

PS 352 HORMONES AND BEHAVIOR   3.0 Credit(s)
Drawing heavily from both animal and human models, this course examines the hormonal basis of sexual differentiation, reproductive and parental behaviors, social affiliation, aggression, stress, learning and memory, affective disorders and steroid abuse.  This course introduces students to the neurobiology of hormone-behavior interactions in vertebrates. Prerequisite: Take PS-110 or BI-111
Offered: Fall Semester Odd Academic Years

SP 359 20TH CENTURY SPANISH PROSE NARRATIVE   3.0 Credit(s)
The study of modern prose literature from Spain, in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Prerequisite: TAKE SP-201 AND SP-202
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CJ 301 CRIME CAUSATION AND DEVIANCE   3.0 Credit(s)
This course uses an interdisciplinary perspective to examine the causes of crime and deviance. Specifically, this course utilizes available research to lead students to a well-rounded understanding of why people do - and do not - commit crime. Prerequisite: TAKE CJ-206
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CJ 302 ADMIN & MGMT OF THE CJ SYSTEM   3.0 Credit(s)
This course examines the current problems and issues facing the American criminal justice system. The course explores the role of the courts and correctional system, access to the justice system, controversial policies such as the use of force and discretion, and organizational and legal issues related to decision-making within the criminal justice system. Prerequisite: TAKE CJ-101
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

CJ 306 VICTIMOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on the study of victimization by examining the causes and consequences of victimization as well as the criminal justice system's response to victims of crime. Contemporary topics in the field of victimology are discussed in detail.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

SP 396 INTERNSHIP   3.0 Credit(s)
This course is offered when the student undertakes an approved internship (such as teaching in an area school or working in business)involving the use of Spanish.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department

PS 353 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY   3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents current data and theories in psychopharmacology and drug-abuse research. Basic principles of pharmacology, neurotransmission, and drug use are covered. Prerequisite: Take PS-110 or BI-111
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years

SO 382 METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH   3.0 Credit(s)
Students learn how to design, conduct, and report the results of social research. Attention is given to experimental and evaluation research, field research, unstructured exploratory interviewing, content analysis, analysis of published statistical data, survey research, conceptualization and operationalization of variables, analysis of data, the writing of research reports, and the logic of cause and effect in research. The course also includes learning how to use the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to analyze quantitative data. A prerequisite to SO 384 Prerequisite: Take SO 110 and 3 credits 200 or 300 SO courses
Offered: Fall Semester All Years

PS 380 ADV. PSYCHOLOGICAL RESEARCH   4.0 Credit(s)
Focuses on advancing scientific writing skills, research techniques, peer collaboration, and presentation skills associated with the field of psychology. Students will participate in research projects or proposals related to a faculty member's specific research area. Prerequisite: Pre: PS-302 with C+ or better, P
Offered: Fall, Spring & Late Spring Sem All Years